NAI News
Week of November 4-8, 2019
Weekly Schedule

Daylight Saving Time Ends - don't forget to set your clocks back on Sunday, November 3!

Monday, November 4 - In-Service Day, No School for Students

Tuesday, November 5 - In-Service Day, No School for Students
  • A.W. Beattie NOT in session
  • Election Day

Wednesday, November 6 - A Day

Thursday, November 7 - B Day

Friday, November 8 - A Day
  • NA Letterman Jacket Order/Fitting Day
  • Registration/Physicals Due for Winter Sports
  • Special Ed Parent Networking Group (Baierl Center 9:30-11:30 a.m.)
SchoolMessenger Test Notification
Evening of Monday, November 4, 2019

In anticipation of the winter months ahead, we will be conducting a District-wide SchoolMessenger test on the evening of Monday, November 4, around 6:00 p.m.

SchoolMessenger is a web-based automated system and is one of the North Allegheny School District’s communication vehicles for the delivery of information to parents/guardians and staff via phone, email, and/or text. Messages may include attendance notifications, school delays or cancellations, information about a serious health-related issue, or a crisis response update.

SchoolMessenger imports information from Tyler SIS Student 360, including your cell, home, and work phone numbers, as well as the email address you use to log into Tyler. If you wish to add additional phone numbers into SchoolMessenger that are not listed in Tyler, or opt-in for text messages and emails, you will need to create a SchoolMessenger account. Accounts created during the 2018-19 school year are still active.

For more information on SchoolMessenger and instructions on how to create an account, visit our website at https://www.northallegheny.org/schoolmessenger.
Winter Algebra Keystone Testing

Winter Algebra Keystone testing will take place at NAI on Thursday, December 5, with makeup exams offered on Friday, December 6. Testing will be for students who have not yet taken the Algebra Keystone exam or need to retake it. This opportunity will not apply to students who have passed the exam. Communication will be forthcoming on to those students who are impacted by this retake opportunity. 
Gobble for Cans

During the week of November 18, NAI will be holding our annual canned food drive. We encourage you to participate by sending in non-perishable food (no glass) items between November 18-22! All donated items benefit the North Hills Food Bank. We look forward to contributing to the betterment of our community - neighbors helping neighbors this holiday season.
Important Dates
November 11 - Act 80 Day - No School for Students (Beattie still in session)
November 13 - School Board Work Session (7:00 p.m. at CAO)
November 14 - Secondary Report Cards Available
November 18-22 - Gobble for Cans
November 28 - December 2 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 5 - Winter Algebra Keystone Exams
District Updates
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group will hold a meeting on Friday, November 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ponce Room at the Baierl Center.
School Resources

At the beginning of each school year, North Allegheny compiles three publications for families that are easily accessible on the District website. Beginnings (elementary school), Transitions (middle school), and Progressions (high school) contain important information that can be referenced at any point during the school year. Click on the button below to access the publications.
Approved Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers

For the last several years, North Allegheny has provided a list of “District-approved cleaning chemicals.” This list includes both disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers, and is available to view on the North Allegheny website. North Allegheny encourages the use of hand sanitizers on the list, but does ask that the hand sanitizers be alcohol-free. The District also has hand sanitizers placed throughout the school buildings that are alcohol-free.

While disinfecting wipes are commonly used to keep surfaces and objects free from germs, many of the labels on the side of these bottles notes that they are hazardous to those under the age of 18. North Allegheny asks that students and teachers be mindful of who is using these wipes during the school day.
Resources
Missed a Newsletter?

All building newsletters are archived weekly on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated with links to the previous week’s newsletters at the beginning of each school week by 11:30 a.m. A link to the archive is accessible on the District’s homepage and on each building’s homepage.
Community Flyers
The North Allegheny School District often receives requests for the distribution of athletics and approved non-profit community organization digital flyers. All requests for community flyers to be included in this newsletter must be submitted via email only at flyers@northallegheny.org. Flyers will only be posted and removed from the District website on Friday. Visit our website for details on how to submit flyers.
Building Contacts
Main Office - 412-369-5530
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5530
Counseling Office - 412-369-5464